tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46400997017995276012024-03-21T09:27:17.846-05:00Thoughts of An Optimistic Heathen:girl with razor sharp wit and intellect; classic over achiever. i'm a work in progress trying to learn more about life, feed those around me, and work to remain an eternal optimist.Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-78411225736561147902014-03-13T10:30:00.000-05:002014-03-13T10:30:20.209-05:00Over on Worpress -- www.optimisticheathen.comI need to set up the redirect here. Sorry! Pregnant and tired.
Go to my active blog!Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-78059972492352091882014-01-22T11:43:00.001-06:002014-01-22T11:43:09.283-06:00PottyOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-25782682018222268372013-10-21T13:59:00.000-05:002013-10-21T14:00:26.057-05:00To the zooOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-86007063503166694712013-06-26T08:00:00.002-05:002013-06-26T08:00:13.087-05:00Moving on over....Stay current!
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Now, www.optimisticheathen.com.Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-29333417893147126722013-06-17T21:37:00.001-05:002013-06-17T21:37:56.610-05:00Time outSomeone just put all her monkeys, osos, and babies in time out. For hitting. All lined up along three walls. Hilarious. Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-58252234406591657882012-11-26T22:26:00.001-06:002012-11-26T22:26:55.854-06:00EatsOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-86257377177444923442012-11-12T20:57:00.000-06:002012-11-12T20:57:27.169-06:00And the teeth come out...First: Today was the first full day at daycare in cloth diapers.
So far, so good. Teachers are all on board, and I'm trying to make it as
easy as possible. I brought a trashcan lined with the HUGEST wet bag in
THE WHOLE WORLD. (I could fit in it. "What were you thinking?" you ask?
I liked the print. Size be damned.) I brought six bumGs with liners. I
bought a big smile. Perhaps, I should Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-1358841434899776362012-11-05T21:15:00.001-06:002012-11-05T21:15:54.748-06:00Remember, remember...
Yep. It's the Fifth of November. If only I had time to watch V For Vendetta.
In the Pail
After much trial and error, I've decided to order at 12-pack of
bumGenius from CottonBabies.com. (The buy five get one free hooked me).
While I really liked the Fuzzibuns and Thirsties, here are my two
issues:
FuzziBs need to be stuffed. I have little patience to do this, unless I'm watching Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-58509169048143034922012-11-01T22:32:00.001-05:002012-11-01T22:32:18.451-05:00The Green SideLast week I began my journey to the Green Side of Mothering: Cloth Diapers.
As much as I try to be environmentally aware at work and at home, I hesitated going down the path of CD when I found out I was pregnant. Too much work, I thought.
So here we are, 16 months later, and I finally feel ready to attempt it. Ok, finally feel BRAVE enough to do it.Plus, I have two friends who work for Rockin Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-79778339497782048872012-10-25T22:12:00.000-05:002012-10-25T22:12:58.256-05:00ListsNormalcy is starting to peek around the corner:
Most nights we all eat dinner together, Monkey included.
There are nights with at least 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
Post-weaning PPD has disappeared and I recognize myself.
I've been to the gym and actually worked out.
More than one room of this house is clean.
I'm writing this post.
Now that the fog has lifted, I've started thinking about:
Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-10484651117715392622012-09-27T20:34:00.000-05:002012-09-27T20:34:02.380-05:00Olive MonkeyShe is amazing.
Everyday.
She has a couple of words and a couple of signs ("more" and "please"). She shakes and nods her head appropriately, and she hollers at you when she's experiencing she doesn't like.
She loves anyone to sing "Row, Row Your Boat" while pushing and pulling her arms.
She eats EVERYTHING.
She loves going up and down the stairs.
After many months of trying everything to getOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-19135287959032785222012-08-04T13:10:00.001-05:002012-09-27T20:35:38.519-05:00Wean
After mastitis on each side, more teeth, and more solids, weaning has begun. And it's wigging her out.
UPDATE:
She fully weaned while we were on vacation. Nursed her to sleep once, then she never asked for it.
:-(
Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-82049664796931584782012-07-23T21:17:00.001-05:002012-07-23T21:17:26.247-05:00What to do When Your Toddler Bites - Hand in Hand Parentinghttp://www.handinhandparenting.org/ <!-- This node will contain a number of 'page' class divs. --> What to do When Your Toddler Bites Many toddlers go through a "biting stage." They bite their Mommies and Daddies, or they bite other children. The parents of children who are bitten become fierce defenders of their children. Their "I've got to protect my child" Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-4183391000120882402012-07-01T20:28:00.001-05:002012-07-01T20:28:51.071-05:00Article: The Very First Munchkin Meals Link Up!The Very First Munchkin Meals Link Up!http://www.ahealthysliceoflife.com/2012/06/20/the-very-first-munchkin-meals-link-up/Sent via FlipboardA. ReynaOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-20949798722097173272012-06-29T08:48:00.001-05:002012-06-29T08:48:54.807-05:00MorningOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-28592946224372143452012-06-26T13:19:00.001-05:002012-06-26T13:19:29.532-05:00Sleep, Changing Patterns In The Family Bed | Jay Gordon, MD FAAPhttp://drjaygordon.com/attachment/sleeppattern.html <!-- This node will contain a number of 'page' class divs. --> Sleep, Changing Patterns In The Family Bed | Jay Gordon, MD FAAP I can only imagine a mom and dad who are as tired as anyone can be, eager to see this article on sleep, and finding that we had made it unavailable for a little while! We had to do that Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-37436064033107033672012-06-24T09:13:00.001-05:002012-06-24T09:13:16.492-05:00How to get one year old to sleep through the night?http://www.ahaparenting.com/ask-the-doctor-1/how-to-get-one-year-old-to-sleep-through-the-night <!-- This node will contain a number of 'page' class divs. --> How to get one year old to sleep through the night? Dr. Markham I'm desperate to get some sleep. Our 12 month old son is still sleeping in our bed. Is it possible to get him to sleep through the Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-63752673311477833602012-06-21T20:18:00.001-05:002012-06-21T20:18:48.772-05:00Sick baby.Chilled most of the afternoon dozing in and off. She played after dinner and I just got her to sleep in our bed. figured shed be happier there up front. I can't take her to daycare without a doctors note tomorrow and since I can't get into see doctor until one, what's the point I'd she's doing mostly ok? Baby's had lots of kisses and hugs.
XxooOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-76106363023131456352012-06-20T21:55:00.001-05:002012-06-20T21:55:16.148-05:00Olive at one year.Man.
Starting to transition off bottles at school means no breastmilk during the day. Forced day weaning. I'm not comfortable with that but my hands are tied. She's healthy, so that's not an issue. I'm sad that we are close to ending this period of her life. At least she's not night weaning. Good grief, I need sleep. But we still have that. Guess I'll give her a bottle in the morning. Must Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-55328860681542786862012-06-06T21:59:00.000-05:002012-06-06T21:59:07.377-05:00Anatomy of a somewhat bad day.Awareness brought the realization that the power had gone out overnight. Fortunately, I had set my phone alarm and left it plugged in so I was able to have some peace of mind. Power did come back at some point prior to wake up.
Work. Dumb. I think being out for three weeks shielded me from the change happening because I've been walking around numb and frustrated with all the goings on.
Also Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-17456719864191770402012-05-30T20:54:00.001-05:002012-05-30T20:54:18.735-05:00Civic duty.Almost thirteen days of jury. Thirteen. Sitting on a criminal case of murder. Trying to remain detached has become a good challenge. Thankful for this system, even if it's not perfect. Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-56149555299726424872012-05-19T09:17:00.001-05:002012-05-19T09:17:25.249-05:00May showersOptimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-39117982003059754642012-05-15T12:44:00.000-05:002012-05-15T21:40:38.904-05:00Jury dutyOf all the luck. I didn't have any biases during the pool questioning, so now I'm sitting on a panel for a two week trial. Oy.Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-66804720243844449532012-04-10T21:31:00.001-05:002012-05-01T07:52:59.657-05:00Gardening.It's a work in progress. But, a dream made real.
Much like the monkey.
Zucchini is growing. I think the leeks decided not to. Sigh.
Optimistic Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131296272755306211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640099701799527601.post-1127559161181865542012-04-01T21:20:00.001-05:002012-05-01T07:51:43.790-05:00Growing veg.Finally. After many years of wanting and months of planning: garden.
Sara and D came over and were able to put this to bed. Ha!
Followed by a trip to pei Wei.
Hope to have a veg party soon.
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